I finally finished sewing the buttons on my bow blouse for wardrobe basics so that I could wear it today. And you know what?
The pattern is great. It's from the new McCall's collection. Melissa Watson for Palmer Pletsch.
I really , really like how it’s constructed.
I really , really like how it’s constructed.
It features saddle shoulder seams.
A high/low hem....which I took my time with...very careful measuring, pressing and stitching a Pin Hem according Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire Shaeffer.
And lots of hand sewing…the neck facing, the front button bands, the cuffs. I actually enjoyed this part.
My only issue is that I decided to use rayon challis, which wrinkles like crazy. That’s because I had a bad experience with some “’baby silk” from Joann’s and I got so frustrated that I just threw it in the mending basket. I don’t know if I’ll ever get back to it. Maybe I'll try to wrestle it into a blouse, maybe I won't. I guess I don't care much about it right now for it to even matter.
For now, this blouse is a good basic, I can wear it with a skirt or jeans, and I love the tunic-y style, which can also be tucked in.
It's another "DONE" on my Wardrobe Basics Sew Along!
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It's another "DONE" on my Wardrobe Basics Sew Along!
I love those tie front blouses - classic and feminine . Your white version looks lovely - you will be able to wear it with so much.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I like those saddle seam shoulders as well! Very classy and a nice design element you don't see very often. Thanks a lot, now I have to buy another pattern. Love it, BTW!
ReplyDeleteVery nice blouse, great details, the shoulder seam is so stylish. Great job.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very good. The proportions and details are just right! I wouldn't have noticed this pattern without your "heads up", so thanks for that:-)
ReplyDeleteThe tie neck is really cute...it drapes well and doesn't look too bulky--which I can imagine being the case in rayon challis. I'm going to look more closely at the shoulder seam...there's a Milly blouse I've been looking at, and that might be the answer I'm searching for.
ReplyDeleteYour blouse look stunning! I can see the basics coming in handy already, by pairing that with the ponte pants or some jeans.
ReplyDeleteI snapped up this pattern when I first saw it -- it replicates the sleeve-and-yoke treatment of a favorite rtw blouse that I wore to the point of shredded fabric. If you don't make the collar tie, the neckline is r-e-a-l-l-y open. Next time, I'll bring the shoulder in at least 2 inches toward the neck, and redraft the collar band. Otherwise, I adore how the sleeves work on this blouse. Perhaps some wide-shouldered woman will appreciate the wearable muslin that I am donating to a local thrift store.
ReplyDeletejust beautiful! I love a white blouse.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful blouse! Love the details on it.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and feminine! Nice blouse!
ReplyDeletePretty blouse. I think that hem is called a shirttail hem since it mimics the hem on a man's white (or dress) shirt. This blouse would look nice with your new houndstooth skirt and the coat you made which matches it. Would look like a classy suit.
ReplyDeleteYour blouse looks just beautiful! Lovely details, and the hemline is perfect. Like Charlotte, I would call this a shirttail hemline.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
oh I've been eyeing up that pattern and having seen your version it's definitely going on my ever growing to do list. You look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blouse..and you look fabulous!
ReplyDelete~Pam in Alden ;)
lovely looking blouse - really flattering on you
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